I got depressed after the ATM ate my card, so I decided to write a story. One of the people who reviewed, liked the character Lea that I brought in, so I'm bringing her back. This is set sometime after my last story when Tina's leg is healed.
I don't own anything Glee related, just Lea. How I wish Artie was mine...
"So Wheels, what's the deal for your birthday?" Mercedes asked Artie at lunch. They were sitting with Tina, Kurt, Rachel, and surprisingly Quinn. As soon as the question left the girls mouth, every face was on his. "Well…I haven't really thought about it, I don't want to make a big deal about it," He said with a shrug.
"But it's your birthday, you'll be a year older and you should be with your closest friends" Rachel said, and Artie briefly considered saying his closest friends were Tina and maybe Mercedes and Kurt. "We should have a party, with everyone from Glee. We can each supply a snack food, and everyone will bring music. It'll be like a singing party!" Rachel clapped her hands with excitement.
"Where would we have it?" Quinn asked quietly. Kurt rolled his eyes "Arties place obviously." He stated, "My basement is too small for twelve people and…" Kurt looked uncomfortable finishing his sentence, but everyone knew that he meant Artie's place had ramps and was easier for him to get around in. Artie sighed, "I'll think about it" he promised, after receiving a death glare from Mercedes.
At Glee practice that afternoon, no one said anything about the possible party, but after Artie left, Rachel and Mercedes pulled Tina aside while everyone was getting their things together to leave. "You have to talk to him. I've already got the whole thing planned out." Rachel said, pulling a piece of paper out of a binder. Tina and Mercedes glanced down at it and saw that it was a schedule for a party, with small talk planned for 6 to 6:45, dinner 7 to 8 and different activities after dinner. The two girls stared at Rachel with open mouths.
"Seriously? This is your idea of a party?" Mercedes whispered loudly, "No, if there is going to be a party, it's going to be on Artie's terms" She crumpled the paper up, as Tina nodded and Rachel pouted. Mercedes tossed the paper in the trash and steered Tina into the hall, "Drama Queen has a point. You do need to talk to him. He needs to have some fun in his life." Tina nodded "He has a doctor's appointment today, but I can talk to his mom. And his cousin Lea is staying with them for a little bit while her apartment gets it's plumbing fixed. They can help organize it."
"Great. Kurt and I will spread the word, just tell us when" The girls hugged and Mercedes went to find Kurt, while Tina walked to Artie's house.